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Music Department Performs ‘Hansel and Gretel’ for Local Elementary Schools
10.29.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Community News Inspiring Environment
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 29, 2013 – Laughing, gasping and lots of singing echoed through Hayworth Fine Arts Center this morning as High Point University’s music department put on the first of two performances of the children’s opera, “Hansel and Gretel,” for students from Montlieu Academy of Technology. The second performance will be held tomorrow [...]
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October Awards Two Extraordinary Leaders
10.25.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Featured Inspiring Environment News
October’s Extraordinary Leaders have different interests, but they do have two things in common: they both work hard and have the grades to prove it, and they both like to keep busy. Junior Corey Dalton spends most of his non-class time taking on leadership roles in his fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, which led to a [...]
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HPU to Hold Performance of Classic Fairy Tale ‘Hansel and Gretel’ for Community, School Children
10.16.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Community News Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 16, 2013 – High Point University will feature the classic fairy tale, “Hansel and Gretel,” by Engelbert Humperdinck at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the Pauline Theatre of the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. The event is open to the public; tickets are not required. HPU will also host a special [...]
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The future at High Point University is bright.
09.30.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
In: Extraordinary Education Inspiring Environment
The future of High Point University is bright. Just ahead on the horizon are two major projects spurred and supported by alumni and parents of current students. The Center for Student Success and the Athletic Performance Center will offer students new professional and career development opportunities while continuing to enhance the stellar academic experience offered [...]
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Students, Faculty and Staff Share Their Stories with ‘Dear World’
09.6.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 6, 2013 – High Point University students, faculty and staff had the unique opportunity to share their stories with the “Dear World” project this week. World famous photographer Robert X. Fogarty visited the campus, bringing with him his interactive and award-winning event. Fogarty photographed hundreds of HPU students after they wrote [...]
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UNC-TV to Air ‘High Point University Presents: Steve Wozniak’
09.2.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 2, 2013 – The UNC-TV network will broadcast a special program titled, “High Point University Presents: Steve Wozniak” that features HPU president Nido Qubein and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. The program will air on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. Check local listings for channel information. Wozniak served as HPU’s Commencement [...]
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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to Give Commencement Address to Largest Graduating Class
04.24.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 24, 2013 – High Point University will host Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak as this year’s speaker for its 89th Graduation Ceremony. The university will award more than 900 degrees – 836 undergraduate and 90 graduate degrees. This marks the largest undergraduate class in the history of HPU. The Graduation Ceremony will [...]
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Students Hear from Coordinating Producer for Super Bowl XLVIII
04.11.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Extraordinary Education Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 11, 2013 – High Point University students heard from David Neal, the recently appointed Coordinating Producer for Super Bowl XLVIII Thursday night. The High Point native is a serial Emmy award-winner and sports producer, executive producer of FOX Sports’ World Cup coverage and CONCACAF Gold Cup coverage. Neal worked at NBC [...]
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November Extraordinary Leaders Make an Impact on Campus
12.4.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment News
November’s Extraordinary Leaders are leaving High Point University a better place than they found it. Seniors Tyler Steelman and Taylor Renwick are achieving their goals in different ways, but their impacts are being felt on campus and around the community. Steelman, a Thomasville, N.C. native, is the first person in HPU history to serve two [...]
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American Children’s Home Visits High Point University
11.26.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 26, 2013 – Students, faculty and friends of High Point University got an early dose of Thanksgiving when they welcomed the American Children’s Home (ACH) to campus. Kathy Berrier, vice president of business affairs for ACH, Craig Burris, ACH director of financial development, and foster care social workers presented the agency’s [...]
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Dove ‘Real Woman’ Stacy Nadeau Visits HPU
11.22.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment News
  HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 22, 2013 – Stacy Nadeau wants everyone to start feeling better about their bodies and themselves. Nadeau was one of the women featured in Dove’s original “Real Women” Beauty Campaign, which aimed to celebrate the diversity of body shapes and sizes. On Wednesday, she met with HPU students at a [...]
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What the Honor Code Means to Me
09.30.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
In: Inspiring Environment
By Tyler Steelman, senior political science major and SGA president I once heard someone say, “You can learn a lot about a group of people by what they decide to show you first.” The Honor Code Signing Ceremony is the first thing you do as a member of High Point University’s family. I still remember [...]
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Esteemed Theologians to Discuss Race and Religion
09.19.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Community News Inspiring Environment
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013 – High Point University and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in High Point are partnering to host a lecture series featuring two esteemed theologians from Duke Divinity School and Boston College – Dr. Willie Jennings and Dr. M. Shawn Copeland. The series, relevant to a diverse and ecumenical audience, will [...]
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New Students Participate in Convocation and the Signing of the Honor Code
08.19.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 19, 2013 – High Point University freshmen and their parents were welcomed to campus this weekend with a variety of events designed to provide a smooth transition and an engaging environment for HPU’s newest students. Throughout the weekend, freshmen took part in HPU traditions including the formal Opening Convocation ceremony, where [...]
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Super Bowl XLVIII Coordinating Producer and Pulitzer Center Journalist Headline ‘Communication Week’
04.3.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Extraordinary Education Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 3, 2013 – Three industry leaders will headline High Point University’s “Communication Week,” April 8 – 15. They are: Daniel Grossman, Pulitzer Center journalist on global warming; Dr. Jack Shaheen, Hollywood consultant on Arab portrayals, international author and award winning media critic; and High Point native David Neal, 34-time Emmy award-winning [...]
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Theatre to Produce ‘Picnic’
03.27.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 27, 2013 – The High Point University department of theatre will delight audiences – and get them ready for warmer days – with its spring production, “Picnic.” The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 11-13, and at 2 p.m. on April 14 in the Pauline Theatre of the Hayworth [...]
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HPU to Present ‘Muslim Women and the Politics of the Veil’ by UNC-Chapel Hill Professor
03.20.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 20, 2013 – High Point University will feature Dr. Sahar Amer, professor of Asian studies, adjunct professor of French, and adjunct professor of global studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as part of its Faculty Cultural Enrichment Series. She will present “Muslim Women and the Politics of [...]
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HPU to Host NC Symphony Holiday Concert
11.20.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Community News Inspiring Environment
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 20, 2013 – High Point University will ring in the holiday season with a community favorite, “Holiday Pops,” an annual performance by the North Carolina Symphony. The event will be held on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pauline Theatre of the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. The event is open [...]
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Senior Elected to Fraternity’s National Council
11.7.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 7, 2013 – High Point University senior Sam Martorella is the new student representative of Pi Kappa Phi’s National Council. Martorella was chosen out of every fraternity member in the country based off of his leadership experience and other accomplishments. The national fraternity specifically credited the business major’s strong focus on [...]
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John Maxwell to Speak at HPU
10.28.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Featured Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 28, 2013 – Bestselling author and internationally renowned leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell will headline High Point University’s 2013-2014 Spring Cultural Enrichment Series when he visits the HPU campus on March 19 in the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. Maxwell will speak to students, faculty, staff and community leaders. Maxwell joins [...]
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CEOs Discuss Leadership at HPU Roundtable
10.8.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
In: Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 8, 2013 – Believe. That was the message from three local business leaders at High Point University’s Leadership Roundtable discussion held on campus today. They said the key to being a successful leader is to believe in yourself, believe in your team and believe in your core values. “One of the [...]
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HPU to Host Leadership Roundtable
09.24.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
In: Inspiring Environment
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 24, 2013 – Three well known CEOs will serve as panelists in a roundtable discussion on the important role of leadership in North Carolina, presented by High Point University. The event will be held at 3 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the Hayworth Fine Arts Center on the campus of HPU. [...]
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HPU Welcomes New Campus Minister
08.26.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 26, 2013 – Rev. Preston A. Davis has joined High Point University as minister to the university to oversee all aspects of religious life on campus. Davis will serve as a spiritual mentor to the HPU family, reside over weekly services in the Charles E. Hayworth Sr. Memorial Chapel, and celebrate [...]
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Petal Points Set to Release Studio Album
04.12.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 12, 2013 – High Point University’s women’s a cappella group, the Petal Points, is set to release their second studio album, “Evolution.” The album will be unveiled following the group’s annual spring concert, to be held at 7:30 p.m. on April 23 in the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. The event is [...]
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Entrepreneurship Roundtable Highlights Importance of Small Business Innovation
03.21.2013 By: Nora Murray
In: Extraordinary Education Inspiring Environment News
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 21, 2013 – “Only in America could someone with $20 and a racecar one day be sitting on a stage next to the governor.” Those words were spoken by racing CEO and businessman Richard Childress during High Point University’s Entrepreneurship Roundtable event on March 20, where Childress and North Carolina Gov. [...]
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